sometimes its all about interesting subject matter. unfortunately from what it looks, that is not a very unique or terribly interesting bridge and riverbank.
#1 has a better composition; you could try increasing the exposure time to get the wispy flowing water effect, you could lower/raise the POV and play with angles, perhaps post effects to give it a different mood. a 11-16mm is wide angle, right? and those type of expansive landscapes get the most out of it.